GIRL + LION

DOG WITH HUMAN HANDS

CUTENESS = PUPPIES

A CUTE PUPPY MOMENT

DOG + iPAD = CUTENESS

MEET THE OKAPI

The okapi (pronounced /oʊˈkɑːpiː/), Okapia johnstoni, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of the zebra, it is most closely related to the giraffe.

CAT + iPAD = CUTENESS

ALBINO KANGAROO

CUTE DOG OF THE DAY

 Meet Bebe,  She's a chow-husky, 4  years old and according to her daddy (@triplextopher) is a huge bitch  but who cares she is cute as a button.

SIGNS OF A HEALTHY DOG

Signs of healthy dog

Coat

Shiny, glossy, springy and soft to touch.
No dandruff, bald spots, excessive oiliness, skin irritation, fleas, ticks and parasites.

Eyes

Bright, clear, shiny, healthy pink area around eyeball (conjunctiva).
No paleness and discharge.

Ears

Clean and pink skin inside the ear.
No ticks, redness, swelling, excessive yellow or brownish wax and bad smell from the ear.

Feces

Firm and brown in color.
No straining, runny, watery, black in color, contain blood and rice-like shape inside the feces.

Feet

Short nails.
No dirty objects, redness or swelling.

Heart and Pulse rate

Depend on size of your dog. Average heart and pulse rate for resting dogs is 50-130 times.

Nose

Cool wet nose or dry warm nose doesn't necessarily mean that your dog is sick. Measure their temperature to get accurate diagnosis.
No foul smell, thick, bubbly, yellow or green nasal discharge.

Gums

Firm, pink, or pigmented with black.
No paleness in the gums which lead to anemia, Red inflamed gums are often initial sign of gingivitis or other periodontal disease.

Teeth

Clean, Sparkling, free of plaque and tartar (23 teeth for puppies and 42 for adult dogs).

Muscles

No odd lumps in the tissue or indentations of the muscles.

Skin

Flexible, smooth, pale pink to brown or black color depending on the breed.
No fleas, ticks, lice, open sores, scabs, growths, white flakes, or red areas.

Temperature

A dog's normal rectal temperature is 101 - 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Urine

Clear and yellow.
No blood or excessive urination for short period of time.
 

Weight

balance between diet and exercise. The rib and hipbones should not be visible but can be felt by touching.

Signs of an Unhealthy Dog

A sick dog will show symptoms of lethargic and irritable in some case. Temperature can be use to determine the health of your dog. If the measured temperature is not in the average normal dog temperature mentioned above then this could be the first signs of illness. Always contact your veterinarian if your dog is not feeling well because there is a risk of infection from other types of diseases and parasites

BARKING CAT................IT'S POSSIBLE

CANINE NARCOLEPSY

RAWR............I'M HUNGRY

Wild guess.................The Lioness is hungry.

BAYLOR AND TUPELO

WHAT I DISCOVERED ABOUT GUINEA PIGS

A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine gave me a pair of guinea pigs.  It has been a journey of discovery for me since then for someone like me who has not had guinea pigs as pets before. I found out that they never seem to stop eating, they whistle and most surprising of all is that I found out that guinea pigs (at least the ones that I have) swim and enjoy bathing.

WORLD PEACE.................IT'S POSSIBLE

ELEPHANT POWER

WHOEVER SAID CATS ARE IMPATIENT

BONES AND DOGS ( a re-post from the FDA site)

The idea that it’s natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. However, it’s a dangerous practice and can cause serious injury to your pet.
“Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,” says Carmela Stamper, D.V.M., a veterinarian in the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration. “Bones are unsafe no matter what their size. Giving your dog a bone may make your pet a candidate for a trip to your veterinarian’s office later, possible emergency surgery, or even death.”
“Make sure you throw out bones from your own meals in a way that your dog can’t get to them,” adds Stamper, who suggests taking the trash out right away or putting the bones up high and out of your dog’s reach until you have a chance to dispose of them. “And pay attention to where your dog’s nose is when you walk him around the neighborhood—steer him away from any objects lying in the grass.”
Here are 10 reasons why it’s a bad idea to give your dog a bone:

1. Broken teeth. This may call for expensive veterinary dentistry.
2. Mouth or tongue injuries. These can be very bloody and messy and may require a trip to see your veterinarian.
3. Bone gets looped around your dog’s lower jaw. This can be frightening or painful for your dog and potentially costly to you, as it usually means a trip to see your veterinarian.
4. Bone gets stuck in esophagus, the tube that food travels through to reach the stomach. Your dog may gag, trying to bring the bone back up, and will need to see your veterinarian.
5. Bone gets stuck in windpipe. This may happen if your dog accidentally inhales a small enough piece of bone. This is an emergency because your dog will have trouble breathing. Get your pet to your veterinarian immediately!
6. Bone gets stuck in stomach. It went down just fine, but the bone may be too big to pass out of the stomach and into the intestines. Depending on the bone’s size, your dog may need surgery or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, a procedure in which your veterinarian uses a long tube with a built-in camera and grabbing tools to try to remove the stuck bone from the stomach.
7. Bone gets stuck in intestines and causes a blockage. It may be time for surgery.
8. Constipation due to bone fragments. Your dog may have a hard time passing the bone fragments because they’re very sharp and they scrape the inside of the large intestine or rectum as they move along. This causes severe pain and may require a visit to your veterinarian.
9. Severe bleeding from the rectum. This is very messy and can be dangerous. It’s time for a trip to see your veterinarian.
10. Peritonitis. This nasty, difficult-to-treat bacterial infection of the abdomen is caused when bone fragments poke holes in your dog’s stomach or intestines. Your dog needs an emergency visit to your veterinarian because peritonitis can kill your dog.

“Talk with your veterinarian about alternatives to giving bones to your dog,” says Stamper. “There are many bone-like products made with materials that are safe for dogs to chew on.”
“Always supervise your dog with any chew product, especially one your dog hasn’t had before,” adds Stamper. “And always, if your dog ‘just isn’t acting right,’ call your veterinarian right away!”

This article appears on FDA's Consumer Updates page⁴, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products.

A SALUTE TO SHANE MOSLEY

I may be rooting for Pacquiao in the ring but when it comes to the fight against animal cruelty I salute Shane Mosley. I hope other athletes follow his example.